DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCES ABOUT SCIENCE (PES)
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCES ABOUT SCIENCE (PES)

Author(s): Youngjoon Shin, Hae-Ae Seo, Jun-Euy Hong
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, School education
Published by: Scientia Socialis, UAB
Keywords: positive experiences about science (PES); science academic emotion; science-related self-concept; science-related motivation
Summary/Abstract: This research aimed to develop an assessment tool for students’ Positive Experiences about Science (PES). A preliminary version of PSE was developed through literature review, consisting of academic emotion, self-concept, learning motivation, career aspiration, and attitude in science. A pilot test was conducted with 198 students and a main test was then conducted with 1,841 students. The PES test found to have good validity and reliability. There were significant (p<.05) differences by students’ grade, gender, and participation in science activities.

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